Pearson earns MAC Player of the Week honors

UT sophomore guard Rian Pearson was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week on Jan. 30 after the Rockets won one of two games.

Rian Pearson, photo by Jason Mack

Pearson averaged 22.5 points and 8.5 rebounds last week, including a win at Miami (OH) and a home loss to Kent State.

Pearson is leading the Rockets in points (16.4) and rebounds (7.9) this season. He has produced seven 20-point performances and five double-doubles on the season. He is the only MAC player to rank in the top 10 in points, rebounds and steals.

Pearson leads to Rockets (10-11, 2-5 MAC) against MAC East Division leading Akron (14-7, 6-1) at 7 p.m. Feb. 1. The game will be televised live on SportsTime Ohio.

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